1 day ago · As part of a collaboration between WoRMS and Edaphobase, the World Database of Nematodes (Nemys) has been integrated as the official taxonomic backbone for Nematoda in …

Invertebrate animals commonly called "worms" include annelids, nematodes, flatworms, nemerteans, chaetognaths, priapulids, and insect larvae such as grubs and maggots.

worm, any of various unrelated invertebrate animals that typically have soft, slender, elongated bodies. Worms usually lack appendages; polychaete annelids are a conspicuous exception.

Worms belong to the ‘annelid’ family along with leeches. There are over 3,000 different types of worm, some are so tiny you would not be able to see them under a microscope.

Enter the world of worms and read about various types, from earthworms to blood flukes, and find out how to avoid their parasitic cousins.

May 27, 2024 · Worms are one of the largest groups of invasive species in the world. With over one million species, the bilateral symmetry of their elongated bodies makes them easy to identify. They …

Of the thirty-odd phyla in the animal kingdom, at least a third are generally referred to as worms. If you include the more exotic, lesser-known phyla described as “worm-like,” it’s well over half. So, …

Oct 24, 2024 · Discover 35 fascinating facts about worms, from their vital ecological roles to surprising behaviors, and uncover their hidden world beneath our feet.

Polychaeta (/ ˌpɒlɪˈkiːtə /) is a paraphyletic class of generally marine annelid worms, [1] commonly called bristle worms or polychaetes (/ ˈpɒlɪˌkiːts /). Each body segment has a pair of fleshy protrusions …

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